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Historic Blakeley State Park
Historic Blakeley State Park looks like a postcard of the archetypal South: long,
flowing Spanish moss hanging from the trees, shady walkways along the riverbank,
and let us not forget Civil War history. While General Lee was surrendering to
Grant in Virginia, the last major battle of the war was being waged here. Today the
park is a Civil War National Historic Site and a great hike along the banks of the
second-largest river delta in the country.
Start: Parking lot along Mobile Bay
Distance: 4.1-mile multiloop
Hiking time: About 2.5 hours
Difficulty: Moderate due to length, easy if you break the hike down into one of the
shorter sections
Trail surface: Dirt path, gravel road, boardwalk
Best seasons: Sept-May
Other trail users: Cyclists, motorists (on road sections), equestrians
Canine compatibility: Leashed dogs permitted
Land status: Historic state park
Nearest town: Spanish Fort
Fees and permits: Day-use fee (under 6 free)
Schedule: Year-round, 9 a.m.-dusk (gate often opens at 8 a.m.)
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